Lori Marett

In 1967, Yvonne Lehman attended the 5^th School of Christian Writing Conference held by the Billy Graham Association in Minneapolis, MN.

Again, in 1968, Yvonne attended as one of 151 from 31 states, Canada, and the Philippines.

Here (pictured right) she received the 1968 Dwight L. Moody Award for excellence in Christian Literature for her short story, The Gold Star.

This award allowed Yvonne to make vital connections that opened doors for the publication of her first novel, Red Like Mine, in January 1970.

This, of course, opened doors to her starting The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC) in 1976 …

… Which led you to this place and to the plans God has for your life.

Yvonne Lehman Memorial at the BRMCWC in 2021